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Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Podcast Episodes
March is Women’s History Month — a time to honor women and the contributions women make to society, both now and historically. It’s a time to elevate the voices and…
Don’t Do THIS During Black History Month
In case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m passionate about Black History Month. I did not enjoy learning about Black history growing up. It felt more like grieving than celebrating for…
Let’s Celebrate Black History Month!
Can you believe February is right around the corner?! And with it comes BLACK HISTORY MONTH!! Celebrating Black History Month is so important for ALL kids, not just Black children,…
10 Indigenous accounts you should follow on Instagram
Listening to Indigenous voices is an important part of honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. But an even better thing to do is listen to Indigenous Peoples all the time, and one…
The Untold Story of “The Star Spangled Banner”
You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs bursting in air” as a prisoner on a British warship…
4 Podcasts to Hep You Learn More About Martin Luther King Jr.
To say Martin Luther King Jr.’s work has impacted my own anti-racism work is an understatement. His legacy is foundational to so much of my experience as a Black person…
How to Center Indigenous Peoples During Thanksgiving
I made my “Untold Story of Thanksgiving” episode to help me — and hopefully you — understand the true, accurate history. As I think about the episode, I think it…
How Do I Avoid Cultural Appropriation When It Comes to Halloween Costumes? 
“Is a (fill in the blank) costume cultural appropriation?” “How do I know if the costumes we’ve picked are appropriation?” “I don’t understand why ______ would be considered cultural appropriation….
Culture is Not a Costume: Cultural Appropriation and Halloween
Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner? I know some of you super-prepared parents out there are already getting costumes put together for your kiddos, and you…
You Know the Truth About Christopher Columbus. What Should You Do Now?
We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day — immediately. By celebrating Columbus Day, our country has erased the history of Indigenous Peoples, and now is the time to give it…
Alcatraz: An Untold Story of Indigenous Resistance
Alcatraz. What comes to your mind when you hear the name of that little island off the coast of San Francisco? For me, I heard “Alcatraz” and I pictured that…
Your Loving Day Stories 2
I’ve always thought Mildred and Richard Loving’s last name was kismet: Mildred was a Black woman and Richard was a white man who loved each other and just wanted to…
Teaching Children About Ramadan and Islamophobia
If you are not Muslim, perhaps you’ve seen Ramadan listed as holiday on your calendar but don’t really know what it’s all about. Well, here at First Name Basis, we…
Listen to This Before Your Holiday Dinner
The holiday season can be a beautiful time of celebration, but if we’re being honest, it can also be extremely stressful — especially when it comes to spending time with…
How to Center Indigenous Peoples During Thanksgiving
I made my “Untold Story of Thanksgiving” episode to help me — and hopefully you — understand the true, accurate history. As I think about the episode, I think it…
What is Juneteenth and How Can I Celebrate?
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th families come together to celebrate the resilience of our ancestors…
Your Loving Day Stories
54 years ago today Richard and Mildred Loving won their landmark Civil Rights case against the state of Virginia. Because of the Lovings states were no longer permitted to create…
The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus
The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver, and sex trafficker who committed genocide against Indigenous Peoples. Don’t…
The Untold Story of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to tell our children about this (somewhat controversial) holiday. You probably…
The Untold Story of the Star Spangled Banner
You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs bursting in air” as a prisoner on a British warship…
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th families come together to celebrate the resilience of our ancestors…
Cinco de Mayo is Not Mexican Independence Day
It seems like we need to shout it from the rooftops because most Americans are pretty convinced that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, and that is just not…
A Conversation With My Dad About Black History Month
In this episode my dad and I dig deep about the importance of Black History Month. This is one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever had on the podcast because…
Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes
Lunar New Year is right around the corner. What are you doing to teach your children about the traditions and history of this holiday? Listen in to my conversation with…
3 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day That Honor His Legacy
If creating a society that is just and inclusive is our goal, we need to do more than post a quote and a photo on social media on Martin Luther…
How to Teach Your Children About Thanksgiving
So now that you know the untold story of Thanksgiving, how in the world do you teach your children about it? Don’t worry one bit friend, I have 4 concrete…
The Untold Story of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that means that us parents are faced with the question of what to tell our children about this (somewhat controversial) holiday. You probably…
How to Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos
In this episode we interview Catrina Gandara, a fellow podcaster who was born and raised in Mexico. Catrina grew up celebrating Dia De Los Muertos and has carried on those…
What is Juneteenth?
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the ending of legal slavery in the United states. After President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 there…